Free vs paid
What Free Contract Review Tools Miss
Free contract tools can summarize text, but they often miss section-specific fees, deadlines, renewal traps, and practical next steps.
Free summaries are not the same as review
A generic summary can tell you the topic of a document. It may not calculate what you owe, identify the notice deadline, connect a fee to the section number, or explain how to push back.
The expensive details are small
The risky parts of contracts are often short: a 60-day renewal notice, a two-month termination fee, an annual gym enhancement fee, a sign-on bonus repayment clause, or an arbitration waiver. A useful review has to find those details, not just summarize the document.
Why DistillDoc charges per document
DistillDoc gives a free prescan, then charges once if you want the full breakdown. That keeps the product focused: one document, specific findings, plain English, no subscription required.
Best for
- One-off contract decisions
- Finding specific fees and deadlines
- Plain English explanations
- People who do not want a subscription
Not for
- Unlimited free legal review
- Replacing a lawyer
- Contracts requiring negotiation strategy
Common questions
Are free contract review tools bad?
Not necessarily. They can be fine for rough summaries. The gap is usually specificity: exact section references, dollar amounts, deadlines, and practical risk.
Does DistillDoc have a free option?
Yes. DistillDoc gives a free prescan before payment so you can see whether the document has issues worth unlocking.